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New titles are released on Steam every day. Many of you probably want to check out the most talked-about new releases but find it hard to keep up with the constant stream of new releases, right?

That’s why the Game*Spark editorial team has narrowed down the selection to titles that meet the following criteria: “released within the last three days via Early Access or as a full release” and “have received over 100 reviews (regardless of whether they’re positive or negative).” We’re introducing all the freshest titles across every genre! Check out this article to see which titles are currently drawing the most attention on Steam.

Phantom Blade Zero

This dark wuxia action-adventure is set in the world of “Kung Fu Punk,” a fusion of wuxia and punk fantasy. The protagonist is “Soul,” a swordsman falsely accused of murdering his lord, who has suffered a severe wound to the heart and has only 66 days left to live.Set in a dark, “Kung Fu Punk” martial arts world where secret martial arts manuals and swords clash with mechanical prosthetics, industrial ruins, and rock music, you’ll uncover the truth behind a conspiracy that threatens to shake the world.

In combat, you parry or dodge enemy attacks to deplete their “killer intent,” then lure them into a guard break before unleashing combos or the powerful “Ultimate Techniques.”With over 30 main weapons and 25 “Phantom Edge” sub-weapons—looted from bosses—available, switching weapons restores your killing intent, so the game seems to call for an aggressive, offensive playstyle.

Geoplanetical

A simulation set in the world of 2026 where you choose a country to govern. While engaging with the world in every aspect—including the economy, politics, public services, diplomacy, and the military—you’ll also solve problems affecting people’s daily lives.

The Early Access period is expected to last 18–24 months, and the core elements are already implemented. Future updates will likely enhance all aspects of the game—including greater interaction with global trends—based on community feedback.

SULFUR (Early Access Graduated)

An action-adventure game that blends FPS and roguelike elements, rendered in a distinctive cartoon-style art style. You play as a priest whose church was burned down by a mysterious witch, burdened with the strange fate of being resurrected at a grave every time you die, as you venture into caves where monsters and cultists await.

With the official release, a massive amount of content has been added, including over 60 types of firearms, hundreds of loot items, various regions, bosses, enemies, quests, recipes, and weapon modifications. Additionally, balance adjustments and performance optimizations have been implemented.

Probably Stolen

A simulation set in the lower levels of a massive space station divided by wealth and corruption, where you run a pawnshop. You’ll earn money by crafting, trading, and smuggling goods of unknown origin while maintaining relationships with various factions.

Your pawnshop will be visited by a diverse cast of characters: police officers gathering evidence, revolutionaries seeking a trump card, fallen elites testing their mettle, and humans taken over by runaway AI. Your reputation will fluctuate based on the choices you make in the moment—whether to accept or reject a deal, or even report a customer to the authorities.

To verify the value of the goods you acquire, it’s important to hone your ability to assess their worth. Depending on the item, special processes may be required—such as inspecting cigarettes, filtering water, modifying weapons, or forging permits.

Zombie Assault: Resurgence

A top-down shooter with RPG elements. To defeat the undead resurrected by a mysterious energy source, players take on the role of a mercenary, selecting a class and utilizing skills and upgrades to battle.

The game supports multiplayer for up to four players. In addition to story missions that unfold a new narrative, it features the ability to build custom loadouts using a wide variety of items, including over 60 types of weapons and armor, as well as additional gear.

HITLER WAIFU 2 (Out of Early Access)

A 3D shooter packed with parody elements, satire, and dark humor. Developed by Who We Are Games—the studio behind 2023’s *Hitler Waifu*—the game has players infiltrating a Soviet city as “Eva,” a German spy, to complete various missions.

The update marking the official release includes major map changes based on user feedback, as well as new achievements, secrets, side quests, and balance adjustments. Additionally, a “little bit of DLC (for adults)” has been released.

Origins Trading Card Game

An online trading card game where you can collect character cards and enjoy battles against other players. Open packs, trade cards, build your deck, and take on fast-paced battles. The game also features a simultaneous turn-based battle system where both players act at the same time.

The Early Access period is scheduled to last until around mid-March 2027, and the core mechanics and PvP are already implemented. Future updates are planned to include new features and content, as well as opportunities to obtain a wide variety of cards.

Project Exhibitionist (Adult Content)

An adult-oriented 3D sandbox game centered on the theme of “exposure.” Players control “Ciel,” a girl who has accepted a challenge and resolved to leave her home completely naked. The game also features extensive character customization options.

Enjoy the thrill of stealth gameplay by hiding in back alleys and behind cover, or conversely, expose yourself in crowded places… The game is characterized by its high degree of freedom.

Nomad Drive

A co-op driving simulation set in a post-apocalyptic world where you drive a beat-up RV. Travel through various procedurally generated biomes, gathering resources in ruins and on roads, cooking meals, customizing your RV, and farming as you continue your journey.

The Early Access period is expected to last 6–12 months, and the core gameplay loop—including driving and maintaining the RV, exploring, and gathering resources—is already in place. Going forward, the developers plan to add new biomes and expand the survival and crafting elements.

Divine Frequency

A horror FPS in which a drifter rises to become “the universe’s most advanced security software.”Invited to the place where the world’s consciousness resides, the protagonist must step into a dark abyss filled with grotesque lifeforms and surreal narratives in order to escape the hole where their physical body is trapped, gradually unraveling its secrets.

The Early Access period is scheduled to last approximately one year, but it may be extended up to two years in the event of unforeseen delays or issues. The current version is 70% complete, and plans are in place to add further chapters, new enemies, and expanded content in the future.

Life & Shadow: Celestial Call

A cosmic horror game set in a sealed-off observatory, where you must unravel mysteries while searching for a way to survive. Players take on the role of an intern trapped inside the observatory, spending their days preparing by picking up trash and harvesting crops, and their nights exploring the observatory’s underground levels to uncover hidden truths.

The Early Access period is expected to last about six months. The current version is based on the prologue edition, with core elements already implemented. Moving forward, the developers plan to refine the game, significantly expand its content, and introduce new game systems.

The Mailroom

This game is a horror work simulation set in a post office in Hell. Although it’s a horror title, it’s described as having a cozy atmosphere and features elements of dark humor.

The player’s main task is sorting incoming mail; while the work is monotonous and becomes second nature once you get used to it, you must never let your guard down. You’ll also have to perform maintenance yourself to keep the machines running.

Not only that, but you’ll also perform tasks such as dissecting amphibians and processing or mixing ingredients; you’ll also need to explore your surroundings to uncover secrets and find a way to escape.

You Are Empty: Absolute Edition

A retro-style first-person shooter.Set in a fictional 1950s Soviet Kyiv, where the city’s residents have mysteriously vanished and terrifying monsters roam the ruins, players explore the devastated city to uncover the cause of civilization’s collapse and get to the bottom of this abnormal situation.

In combat, you can use real-world firearms such as the C96 pistol, PPSh submachine gun, Mosin-Nagant rifle, and double-barreled shotgun, as well as Molotov cocktails and retro-futuristic experimental weapons.Exploration takes place across a wide variety of locations—including farms, the subway, the opera house, city rooftops, and secret laboratories—where you’ll face bizarre enemies born of propaganda, science, and madness.

Gang Boss: Crime Empire (Out of Early Access)

This open-world gang simulation game lets you become the boss of a criminal organization and aim for the top of the underworld. Starting with nothing, you rise from the ranks of street thugs to build your own criminal empire through crime and illegal businesses.

In the city, you can take on a variety of criminal activities, such as vehicle theft, pickpocketing, gunfights, evading the police, and street racing. Additionally, you can run illegal businesses like warehouses and nightclubs, and set up production lines to automate your operations. Use the funds you earn to hire gang members and expand your organization by assigning them to criminal missions.

ELbab (Out of Early Access)

This is an auto-battle roguelike created under the concept of a “playable hack-and-slash build design tool,” heavily influenced by the hack-and-slash title *Path of Exile* and its unofficial build sim tool “PoB.”The setting is the “Circular Library,” said to contain every book from the past, present, and future. Players select an adventurer and set out on a quest to find “ELbab”—the book said to be hidden somewhere within this library, containing everything they seek.

The official release introduces a new Endless Mode, accessible only with save data from a game cleared at the highest difficulty. Additionally, books for character enhancement have been added. Other new features include battle replays to review fights, detailed stats, and accelerated combat supporting speeds of up to 10x.

Giggleland

This first-person psychological horror adventure game is set in a children’s theme park where eerie mascots await. Players take on the role of a young girl named Tory, who wakes up in the amusement park at night. According to a park announcement, her father is waiting at the information booth.Guided by the enigmatic guide Elliot, you explore the park in search of your father.

Throughout the park, you’ll travel through various areas—including a farm, amusement park rides, and underground tunnels—while unraveling the mystery.During your exploration, you’ll be presented with unique rules—such as “stay on the path” and “don’t enter staff-only doors”—but even if you follow them, unsettling events will continue to unfold one after another. The story explores themes such as family, one’s place in the world, and the price of eternal happiness.

ShredDead

This is a zombie-smashing game with idle gameplay elements, where you fend off surging hordes of zombies using firearms, explosives, and even a massive industrial shredder. Set in a world devastated by a zombie apocalypse, players must hold their ground against never-ending zombie assaults.

Defeating zombies yields loot, which you can use to equip your troops and enhance their combat capabilities.Players can not only take down zombies themselves using weapons but also delegate combat to their subordinates. Furthermore, you can increase attack efficiency by progressing through the skill tree, and there’s even a feature that lets you intentionally evolve zombies with the help of a mad scientist.

SEVERANCE (Out of Early Access)

This cooperative ghost investigation horror game supports up to five players, challenging you to survive attacks from supernatural entities while uncovering the true nature of the ghosts. Players take on the role of investigators, exploring locations where inexplicable phenomena occur to identify the types of dangerous ghosts present.

During investigations, players use tools such as EMF meters, video cameras, thermometers, and dolls to observe paranormal phenomena and the ghosts’ unique behaviors at the scene and gather evidence. To narrow down the ghost’s identity, it’s crucial to share the information gathered with teammates and identify its behavior patterns.

Additionally, as a unique feature of this title, it includes a mode where players face off against AI-controlled ghosts, as well as an asymmetric multiplayer mode where one player takes on the role of a ghost to attack the investigators. As the ghost, you can enjoy outmaneuvering the investigators by knocking on doors, throwing objects, or lowering their sanity levels before launching an attack.

Stygian: Outer Gods (Out of Early Access)

A survival horror game influenced by the works of H.P. Lovecraft.Set in the same world as *Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones*, released in 2019, this game follows you as you explore Kingsport—a fog-shrouded settlement that was once prosperous but is now largely in ruins—alongside the enigmatic occult researcher Victoria, where you’ll encounter nightmares that have existed for centuries.

During your exploration, you’ll investigate dark forests, mines, the coastline, and old mansions to gather clues and items that advance the story. In combat, you can use melee weapons such as knives, sickles, and hammers, as well as firearms like revolvers, shotguns, and rifles.The game also features a progression system where you select skill cards to enhance your abilities. The choices and actions you take during exploration influence the story’s development, and maintaining your sanity while exposed to fear and madness is a crucial element of survival.

CRACK

This incremental adventure game supports cooperative play for up to four players, where you must crack a giant egg located in a mysterious research facility to uncover its contents. The players’ sole mission is to crack the egg. Without knowing who built this facility, why it was built, or even why they are working there, the players tackle this bizarre task.

In the game, you progress by using tools to chip away at the giant eggshell and collecting the broken pieces to sell for cash. Using the funds you earn to upgrade tools and equipment allows you to crack the egg more efficiently. Additionally, exploring the facility unlocks new rooms where you can discover items that aid your work and clues about the facility’s secrets.

The Onion Voting Simulator 3D

A 3D adventure simulation game that offers a surreal take on American elections. Players take on the role of an ordinary citizen on Election Day, aiming to head to the polling place and cast their vote. However, simply voting isn’t as straightforward as it seems—the temptation to stay home and a series of strange events stand in your way.

In the game, you’ll experience the events of Election Day by exploring the polling station set up in a school gymnasium—searching for the ID required to vote and killing time in long lines. You also have the option to stay home instead of voting, where you can spend your time looking for food or finding other ways to pass the time.